How to Change the Device Name of a Hikvision Camera374

If you need to change the device name of your Hikvision camera, there are a few simple steps you can follow. This can be useful if you have multiple cameras and want to easily identify them, or if you want to change the name to something more descriptive.

Step 1: Log in to the camera's web interface. To do this, open a web browser and enter the camera's IP address into the address bar. The default IP address for Hikvision cameras is 192.168.1.64.

Step 2: Once you are logged in, click on the "Configuration" tab.

Step 3: In the left-hand menu, click on "Network".

Step 4: Under the "Basic Settings" section, you will see a field labeled "Device Name". Enter the new name for your camera into this field.

Step 5: Click on the "Apply" button to save your changes.

Your camera's device name has now been changed. You can now identify it more easily in the list of cameras in your surveillance system.

Additional Notes

The device name can be up to 32 characters long.
The device name must be unique within your surveillance system.
If you change the device name of a camera that is connected to a recording device, you will need to update the recording device's configuration to reflect the new name.

TroubleshoortingIf you are having trouble changing the device name of your Hikvision camera, try the following:

Make sure that you are logged in to the camera's web interface as an administrator.
Make sure that you are using the correct IP address for the camera.
Make sure that the new device name is unique within your surveillance system.
If you are still having trouble, try resetting the camera to factory default settings.

2025-02-25

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